“Our starting point must be to put Ukraine in the strongest possible position now, so that they can negotiate from a position of strength. We are doubling down in our support. Yesterday evening, the UK signed a £2.2 billion loan to provide more military aid to Ukraine—backed not by the British taxpayer, but by the profits from frozen Russian assets” – UK PM Keir Starmer.
“Today, we discussed a plan to achieve a peace that is tough and just—one that Ukraine will help shape and that is backed by strength to prevent Putin from returning for more. I am working closely with other European leaders on this, and I want to be clear: The UK is ready to put boots on the ground and planes in the air to support a deal. We will work
Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, and Sweden today issued a statement marking 10 years since the death of Boris Nemtsov.
Launched on 11 April 2022, Operation OSCAR is Europol’s key initiative to intensify financial investigations targeting assets tied to sanctioned individuals and entities following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. With 44 partners, including Eurojust and Frontex, OSCAR is central to enforcing EU sanctions and combating financial crime.
The Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Under current affairs, EU ministers also touched on the latest developments in Georgia.
Three years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations General Assembly reaffirmed its unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity on February 24, 2025. Adopting two key resolutions, the Assembly underscored the primacy of international law in the face of aggression. The spotlight then shifted to the UN Security Council, where member states engaged in a critical debate over its own resolution.
President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Washington to discuss pathways to ending the ongoing war in Ukraine.
President Putin provided an update on the latest interactions between Russia and the United States, and on Russia’s principled position on the Ukraine crisis. President Xi noted that soon after the full escalation of the Ukraine crisis, I had outlined China’s basic position, including four points about what must be done to address the crisis.
The national authorities participating in the Eurojust-supported joint investigation team (JIT) on alleged core international crimes committed in Ukraine have interviewed 4 000 witnesses so far, in addition to over 40 000 interviews conducted by the Ukrainian authorities on their own territory.
The EU Commission welcomes the Council’s adoption of the 16th Russia sanctions package. As Russia’s illegal aggression enters its fourth year, this package is designed to further ramp up pressure on the aggressor and is part of the EU’s unwavering commitment to a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.
Ukraine is part of the European family, the three Presidents of the EU Commission, the European Council, and the EU Parliament confirm: “Ukrainians have expressed their wish for a future within the European Union. We have acknowledged that by granting Ukraine the status of candidate country and launched accession negotiations. Ukraine has made significant progress in accession related reforms under the most challenging circumstances. We are already integrating Ukraine into
President Ursula von der Leyen and the College of Commissioners will be in Kyiv on Monday to express Europe’s unflinching support for Ukraine’s fight for independence and freedom, three years into Russia’s full-scale war.
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at a plenary meeting of the Future Technologies Forum at the International Trade Centre in Moscow. The discussion were focusing on new materials and chemistry.
Europe may require up to 300,000 additional troops and a €250 billion annual defence spending increase in the short term to counter Russian aggression, according to EU think tank Bruegel’s latest policy brief.
During his visit to Joint Stock Company “Research and Production Enterprise RADAR MMS”, Russian President Putin answered a number of questions from Russian media representatives referring to his perceptions of the latest US-Russian negotiations.
The EU Commission welcomes the political agreement reached last night between the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on the Regulation to establish a Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova, a key pillar of the Growth Plan for Moldova proposed by the Commission in October 2024.
“China hopes all relevant parties and stakeholders involved in the Ukraine crisis will engage in the peace talks process, and reach a fair, lasting, and binding peace agreement acceptable to all parties. As the conflict has been unfolding on European soil, it is imperative for Europe to work for peace” – China’s statement on Ukraine at the UN Security Council.
The EU Council presidency and European Parliament negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on setting up the Reform and Growth Facility for the Republic of Moldova, a new instrument to support EU-related reforms and economic growth in the country.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with the foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom and the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, immediately following his meeting with Russia’s foreign minister earlier today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Following a pivotal meeting with a Russian delegation led by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Riyadh, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff fielded questions from CNN’s Jennifer Hansler and the Associated Press’ Matthew Lee. Learn more about their briefing and readout published on the US State Department’s website.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed Lt Gen (ret) Keith Kellogg, United States Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia, to the North Atlantic Council, for a discussion with Allies on ending the war against Ukraine.
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